Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Nagpur

December 13, 2023

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has entered into a significant agreement with M/s. DC Multi Modal Park (Nagpur) Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of M/S. DeltaBulk Shipping India Pvt. Ltd., for the development of a Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Nagpur. This project, estimated at Rs.673 crore, will be developed over 150 acres under the Public Private Partnership model, marking a pivotal milestone in the country’s development and aligning with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.

Significance

The MMLP, to be developed in three phases, is poised to become the first in Maharashtra under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. Phase-I, with an investment of Rs. 137 crore, is anticipated to be completed within two years. This initiative aligns with the country’s vision for infrastructural growth and will boost industrial zones in the catchment region, including Nagpur, Wardha, Chandrapur, and Gondiya.

Strategic Location

The MMLP will be situated in Sindi, near the railway station, in Wadha district of Maharashtra. The strategic location boasts proximity to the Nagpur–Mumbai Maha-Samruddhi Mahamarg and the Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai rail line. Additionally, it has access from the four-lane Nagpur–Aurangabad NH 361. The site is strategically positioned, being 48 km from Nagpur International Airport and 56 km from Nagpur railway station.

Collaboration

The project involves collaboration between NHAI and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) through a government SPV named Nagpur MMLP Pvt. Ltd. NHLML, a 100% owned company of NHAI, and JNPA have formed this SPV, with JNPA providing the land for MMLP development and NHLML supplying external rail, road connectivity, as well as water and power supply.

Facilities Provided

The MMLP will offer diverse facilities, including warehouses, cold storages, intermodal transfers, container terminals, and bulk/break-bulk cargo terminals. Value-added services like sorting/grading, aggregation/desegregation areas, bonded warehouses, and customs facilities will also be provided. The project is expected to generate substantial employment opportunities and drive economic development in the region.

Impact on Indian Logistics Sector

The development of MMLP aligns with the Government of India’s initiative to enhance the country’s freight logistics sector. By facilitating efficient inter-modal freight movement, lowering overall freight costs, improving warehousing, and enhancing tracking and traceability, this project aims to significantly boost the efficiency of the Indian logistics sector.

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